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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 794.77 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 794.77 and 339.95 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 794.77 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/794.77 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 794.77 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 270,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,182.06/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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